Marlinspike Guest Lodge, Hout Bay, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)21 790-7757, Facsimile: +27 (0)88 021 7907757, Mobile: +27 (0)73 195-1505
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: Perched on the side of the Karbonkelberg Mountain, you will enjoy magnificent sea and mountain views from Marlinsipike. As the sun sets behind the Sentinel Peak, enjoy a glass of fine South African wine as you view the flaming red sunset colours of Chapmans Peak from the the expansive balcony or from your comfortable lounge. Close to the original fishing village, below you the boats chug in an out of the harbour and drop their days catch for processing, or the yachts making their way in to the Marina for a stop over in Hout Bay before they continue their journey. As the evening descends, the lights of the town and harbour reflect on the water as the seals bark in the bay. AccommodationOur 3-bedroomed apartment is fully secure and has its own entrance via an external staircase. It has two bathrooms of which one has a bathtub. The main bedroom has a queen size bed, en suite bathroom and access to the balcony. The second and third rooms have twin ¾ beds (which can be pushed together) and share a shower/toilet. There is a dining area, lounge and fully-equipped kitchen fitted with a gas hob, microwave and fridge. BreakfastA Continental breakfast is offered if required. Activities and AttractionsAfter enjoying a leisurely breakfast on the balcony, take a drive or walk to soft, white sands of Hout Bay beach, visit one of the Hout Bay markets to buy clothes and curios, or take a trip on one of the boats that leave regularly for Duiker Island to view the seals, and sometimes whales or dolphins. If you enjoy hiking there are many locals trails. You could also visit the famous World of Birds or the battery of cannons that protected Hout Bay when sailing ships still braved the waters of the Cape of Storms. Over the Constantia Nek , within 15 minutes drive from Hout Bay is the Constantia Valley with its many famous wine estates. Stop for lunch at the Groot Constantia restaurant or take a walk in Tokai Forest. On your return you can stop in at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and enjoy an afternoon break below beneath the shadow of Table Mountain. Being conveniently placed between Cape Point and Cape Town, you can take Chapmans Peak Drive to Noordhoek with its endless beach. Then continue to Simons Town to see the famous penguins, and finally to Cape Point (Cape Town’s Southern tip) returning through the quaint village of Scarborough, past the Kommetjie Lighthouse and home. You may also choose to drive to Table Mountain, the waterfront or the convention centre, returning via one of the exquisite beaches at Clifton or Camps Bay where you can enjoy an exotic seafood meal and enjoy the night life before returning to the quiet of Hout Bay. |
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DIRECTIONS: Directions from the Airport to Hout Bay: When you leave the Airport, take the N2 to Cape Town. As you approach Cape Town take (about 10 minutes from the airport), take the M3 (Muizenberg) off ramp. This will take you past the University of Cape Town. Turn right at the first traffic lights into Rhodes Drive. Pass Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on your right, and at the T junction, where you have the right of way, turn right. Stay on this road until you get to the circle on the top of Constantia Neck. Take the second left off the circle and this will take you into Hout Bay. Directions from Hout Bay to Marlinspike Guest Lodge: At the second traffic Circle in Hout Bay, turn right into Princess Street, and proceed over the bridge to a second Circle where you turn left into Victoria Avenue towards the harbour. Pass Mariner's Wharf on your left. Continue 600m and you will see a paved road on your right and you will see the first of 5 Marlinspike Lodge direction signs. Take this road (up a steep hill) At the first T junction, turn right into Karbonkel Road. Take the second right into Bay View Road, and then the first right, into Marlin Crescent. Proceed about 200m and you will find Marlinspike Lodge, an orange building building on the bend, on the left, opposite a large church. Directions from the Tourist Office: Turn left at the T junction out of Andrews road. Go right at the circle an proceed to Victoria Avenue. Turn Left and after you pass Mariners Warf on your left, follow the directions below. |
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